Justin Sun and the CoinDesk Article Dispute
Justin Sun's team reportedly reached out to Bullish, the owner of CoinDesk, requesting the removal of an article describing the incident where Sun ate the world's most expensive banana. The article, published in late November, detailed how Sun consumed an art piece by Maurizio Cattelan valued at $6.2 million.

Request to Remove the Article

According to a report by Fortune on December 18, Sun's team disagreed with the tone of the article and asked Bullish, which acquired CoinDesk for $75 million, to have it removed. The article was titled:
“I Watched Justin Sun Eat the World’s Most Expensive Banana. I Don’t Get It.”
Sun’s team found the content inappropriate and contacted Bullish to demand its removal.

Resistance from CoinDesk

The CoinDesk editorial team opposed the removal of the article. During an internal meeting, they demanded that the piece be reinstated with an editor’s note. However, the article is no longer available on the CoinDesk website, though it remains accessible on Yahoo News.

The article noted that Sun’s legal team had previously threatened legal action against media outlets linking the Tron blockchain to illegal activities. Interestingly, Tron is one of the primary sponsors of the CoinDesk Consensus conference series, raising questions about editorial independence.

Bullish and Leadership Changes at CoinDesk

According to the report, Bullish CEO Tom Farley, CoinDesk Editor-in-Chief Kevin Reynolds, and Justin Sun’s spokesperson all declined to comment on Fortune's findings. Additional sources stated that Matt Murray, Chairman of the CoinDesk Editorial Board, resigned on December 16 but did not respond to requests for comment.

In 2023, Bullish acquired CoinDesk from Digital Currency Group. This acquisition sparked concerns about the potential impact on the platform’s editorial independence. Following the acquisition, former Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray was appointed Chairman of the CoinDesk Editorial Board.

Conclusion

The dispute between Sun’s team and CoinDesk highlights tensions between media independence and commercial interests. The request to remove the article has raised concerns about press freedom and emphasized the importance of transparency in the relationship between media platforms and their owners.

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